News for the Black community
By Attiyya Atkins Broward County is home to more than 2 million residents, and the majority are immigrants or the children of immigrants. Immigration policy is not distant here. It shapes the lives of our neighbors every day. Protests over immigration enforcement in Minneapolis have pushed ICE back into the national spotlight. Crowds gather, chants
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The streets of Pompano Beach were filled with music, pride, and community spirit on Monday, January 19, as residents gathered to celebrate the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade — and Villij News was there to capture it all. If you missed the celebration, you can still experience the energy and excitement. Villij News
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By Attiyya Atkins Fort Lauderdale, FL – A single moment can change the course of a life. That was the powerful message delivered at the YMCA’s Martin Luther King Jr. celebration on Friday, January 16 at First Baptist Church, where Nat Moore, a Miami Dolphins legend, shared how one encounter as a teenager shaped his
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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Leaders, lawmakers, and members of the Divine Nine gathered on the evening of Dec. 20 at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center to celebrate the Broward National Pan-Hellenic Council’s annual Founders Day. The event honored the history of Black Greek-letter organizations and their ongoing role in service, leadership, and
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — South Florida artists Yung Miami, Trina, and Loe Shimmy are teaming up to spread holiday cheer with the 2nd Annual Caresha Gives Toy Giveaway, set for Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Reverend Samuel Deleveoe Memorial Park. The free, family-friendly event will run from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and aims to
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